| Support
Groups
Mercy offers
support groups to for a variety of life situations. For more information
about any Mercy program or for registration, contact Mercy
On Call at 319-358-2767 or 800-358-2767.
Parking
Info
Wheelchair
information: If you need a wheelchair, please go to the Information
Desk and call Patient Escort Services at extension 2200. Due to
the high demand for wheelchairs, Patient Escort Services will be
happy to assist anyone needing transportation to a meeting room.
After
Breast Cancer
| Bereavement Support | Breastfeeding
| Breath of Fresh Air | Cardiac
| Diabetes Holistic
Stress Management | HOPE | Stroke
| Weight Management
After
Breast Cancer Support Group
This group welcomes women who are living with breast cancer; it
offers a monthly meeting featuring educational presentations. The
group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., in the
Fanning Room, Mercy Medical Plaza.
Upcoming
meeting:
Thursday,
August 12, 7 p.m., Fanning room. This will be the "Annual
Picnic Without Ants." Bring a dish to share if able. Beverages
and place settings provided.
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Breastfeeding
and More
Weekly
group for breastfeeding families. Expecting parents are also welcome.
No fee. Group meets Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m., McAuley room, Mercy
Medical Plaza. Call Mercy On Call for specific dates.
Breath
of Fresh Air
This support group is for people living with chronic lung disease.
It meets on the first Monday of each month, except during January
and February.
Upcoming
meetings:
Monday, August 2, 7 p.m., Scanlon room. Open discussion on ways
of managing a breathing problem.
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Cardiac
Support Group
This group provides monthly education and support meetings; a heart-healthy
luncheon is also available for $5 (payable at door). All meetings
are held on the third Monday of each month at 11:30 in the McAuley
room, Mercy Medical Plaza. A presentation follows at 12 noon. Reservations
are requested no later than the Friday prior to each meeting. Call
Mercy On Call, 358-2767 or 1-800-358-2767.
Upcoming
meeting: No meeting in August.
Diabetes Support Group
This
group provides support for those with Type 2 diabetes. No registration
is necessary.
Upcoming
support group meetings
Thursday, August
5, 1 to 2 p.m., Grocery store tour by Kym Wroble, RD, LD, Hy-Vee
dietitian, at Waterfront Hy-Vee, RSVP
to Mercy On Call, 358-2767
Thursday, September
2, 6 to 7 p.m., first floor conference room, Mercy Hospital
Thursday, October 7, 1 to 2 p.m., McAuley
room, lower level, Mercy Medical Plaza
Thursday, November
4, 6 to 7 p.m., first floor conference room, Mercy Hospital
Thursday, December 2, 1 to 2 p.m., first floor conference room,
Mercy Hospital
HOPE
Cancer Support Group
This group provides friendship, support, and education for people
living with newly diagnosed or chronic cancer, their families and
friends, and interested professionals. The group meets on the second
Monday of each month at 7 p.m., in the first floor conference room.
Upcoming
meeting:
August 9,
the group will enjoy ice cream treats and conversation.
September
13 , the group will recognize its 27th Anniversary
October
11, "Oncology On Canvas - Expressions of a Cancer Journey"
- artwork by people with cancer, their families, friends, caregivers,
and healthcare providers will be viewed and discussed. Presented
by Lilly USA, LLC, in partnership with the National Coalition
for Cancer Survivorship.
November
8, the group will discuss "Finding Gratitude"
December
13, 6 p.m. (note new time) - Annual Holiday Potluck. If you are
able, please bring a dish to share. The main dish, beverages,
and place settings will be provided.
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Stroke
Group
This group provides information, support, and friendship for stroke
survivors and their families and friends. It meets twice each month
at Mercy from 1:30 to 3 p.m., in the first floor conference room.
Upcoming meetings:
Tuesday, August 3. The group will discuss the stroke risk
scorecard.
Tuesday,
August 17. Group discussion on travels and trips.
Contact Mercy
On Call for more information.
These
support groups also meet at Mercy:
- Alliance
for the Mentally Ill
- Arthritis
Self-Help Class
- Fibromyalgia
- Parkinson's
Support Group
- Sleep
Apnea Support Group
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